Friend's E-mail:   (maximum of 3 addresses separated by commas) Your E-mail: A Brief Comment (150 char max / 25 word max) Article: How to make your own soap I've always wanted to make soap, but it seemed like an arduous task and a little risky because you have to use lye, which is caustic. I'm sure that many older readers will remember their grandmother making soap from scratch. Soap is the end product when you mix fats with lye using water as a catalyst. Security image:     Note: the e-mail sent will contain information, such as your IP address (38.103.63.16), for purposes of tracking abuse. Use of this software to spam or harass individuals can and may result in penalties punishable by law.